The Deal

by Karen Woods

People can buy your silence, but not your loyalty… Macy Taylor was born in the shadow of Tavistock Square, at the heart of her Manchester estate. It’s got a reputation as a place where bad things happen. But it’s kept her secrets and she’s kept its code of silence. If you need something sorting, or want something you can’t get anywhere else – no questions asked – then you go to the Square. But everything in life comes at a price. Leanne Taylor is seventeen – she doesn’t understand why her mother wants her to keep clear of the life she led as a teenager. Leanne’s got dreams, but they don’t come cheap and the only people with money and power she knows are the boys and men that make their deals in the alleys and dark corners of the Square. For mother and daughter, it’s time to work out what they really care about, how fiercely they’ll fight to protect it, and what they’ll do when one day, the trouble they’ve worked so hard to outrun comes right to their own front door…

Genres: Crime, Fiction

320 pages, Paperback

Published June 13, 2023

Reviews

[Howard]

3 Stars for The Deal (audiobook) by Karen Woods read by Emma Gregory.

I just didn’t connect with this story. It’s about the wasted lives of shoplifters and drug runners in the UK.

[Lovetoread2023]

Macy Taylor lives with her boyfriend and children on the Manchester estate she has lived on all her life,she knows you keep your secrets close to your chest.
Leanne Taylor at 17 has hopes to escape and live out her dreams of a better life.But the good life needs money and to get that you need to mix with people who don't play by the rules.
Both women have to work out when to keep quiet and who to protect and at what cost.
A fantastic gritty read with a brilliant storyline and characters.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Thanks to Netgalley and Harper North for the ARC.

[Vanessa]

The Deal by Karen Woods was another excellent book. Once I started to read it I was hooked, I ended up reading this book most of the day. It was full of twists and turns and very gritty!. This latest book by Karen will not disappoint and its a great book for a holiday read. I do find her books excellent and very addictive from start to finish.

I highly recommend this books and all of Karen's books.

Big thank you to NetGalley, Harper North and the author Karen Woods for my ARC of The Deal in exchange for an honest review.

[Kim]

What a great crime book, following one family ( the Taylors) and their deceit, lies, and fears.
They live near the dreaded Tavistock square on a Manchester estate, where drugs are dealt, crime is committed and deals are made.
Karen Woods certainly knows how to write a crime book and this one didn't disappoint. Full of everything you want in a book of this caliber. Another well-written thriller with twists and turns to make goosebumps go up on the back of your neck.

[Patsy]

Wow what a good read

I thought this book was a really great read and hope that who ever reads this novel will enjoy it as much has me .I would recommend this this book .From start to finish I couldn't put this book down .Karen woods is a very good auther and I hope there could be a follow up.I rate this book 5 stars and hope you enjoy it .

[Lopsided]

Uses F word and frequent use of other profanity. This is about people doing drugs, stealing, shoplifting, cheating, rape, belligerent teenagers, and abuse. At 34% and still haven’t really had anything major happen. Thinking about not finishing this audiobook. I did finish - not the best audiobook. 2.0 audio

[deborah battle]

Another fantastic storyline

I love Karen woods books and this didn't disappoint from start to finish it keeps you booked would definitely recommed

[Jeanshughgooglemail.Com]

Different to what I normally read but must say I really enjoyed it and would definitely read another book by this author

[Bridget phelan]

brilliant

What a great story. I like the fact every character was connected in some way. Can’t wait for the next book. Karen Woods just keeps getting better x

[Joanne Dickinson]

Not as good as her other books
I like a book I can't put down and unfortunately this wasn't one of those stories.

I enjoyed the story just not enough twists and turns.
Not enough action.

[John Marsh]

Very good story with positive lessons

[kath langton]

I found it a bit slow in parts the story could have been condensed

[judy]

The Deal

Interesting read, but not one of her best. Got fed up with repetitive lines throughout the book …. “It is what it is” not as gripping as I expected hence 3 stars.

[CATHERINE WAY]

Good

I enjoyed reading this however I did work out who was involved before end.
Will definitely read more by this author.

[MRS D CASANOVA]

Brilliant

A bit slow to start with, but when it got going I couldn't put it down.
Loved it.
Karen Woods knows how to write a good story.

[Kimberley]

Great read :)

[Vicki - I Love Reading]

A very easy read. I enjoyed this book yet thought it seemed a little lacking of some of Karen’s usual ‘grit.
A little slow to start with but the second half of the book ramped up and it became a great, interesting read.
Some great characters that are relatable and as usual I love reading books that are set in and around places I know.

[Graeme Robisnon]

Wow, wow and wow, another amazing book by one of my favourite authors of all time, outstanding from the first page, I cannot wait until the next one comes out, one of the best books I have read in along time, roll on the next one AAA

[Shirley]

Another fantastic book by Karen Woods, I absolutely love a dark and gritty read and this book hits all the spots, I enjoyed every minute of it.

[Claire Reid]

Not the greatest book I have read, dull and predictable story line and lots of grammatical errors. Could have done with being proof read properly.